Planning board recommends approval for two historic‑district modifications at 210 West Liberty and 215 North George
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Summary
The board recommended approval of a small porch demolition and repair at the former rectory at 210 West Liberty Street and approved a separate historic‑district opinion for a damaged property on North George Street; both motions passed unanimously and were recommended to legal review where noted.
The City of Rome Planning Board reviewed two historic‑district opinion requests and recommended approval for both on Jan. 6.
For 210 West Liberty Street, project representatives described removal of an approximately 8‑by‑12 rear porch that is not original to the c.1900 colonial‑revival rectory. Project manager (identified in the record as Jabari Wellness) and structural engineer James Smith said the porch was deteriorated, would be removed and the opening closed and restored to match the existing brick. "It's just the door... They'll just be a wall," one presenter said when asked about closing the doorway.
The board voted unanimously to recommend approval to the city for the 210 West Liberty work, with members noting the proposed restoration would reveal the brick behind the porch and likely improve the façade.
On the separate item the board clarified an address (record discussion corrected the address to 215 North George) for a property damaged during a tornado; the petitioner described plans to rebuild the affected porch/entry area. The board approved that item unanimously and recommended it for legal review.
Both approvals were recorded as unanimous votes; board members offered minor constructive comments about matching brick and ensuring foundations and footings were addressed during removal and repair work. No community opposition was recorded on either item.